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|Continent = Asia | |Continent = Asia | ||
|Population = 1,234,571 | |Population = 1,234,571 | ||
|Registered players = | |Registered players = 70 | ||
|Referees = | |Referees = 4 | ||
|Rinks = | |Rinks = 1 | ||
|National teams = Men's | |National teams = Men's<br>Women's | ||
|National federation = | |National federation = [[Bahrain Ice Hockey Federation]] | ||
|IIHF since = | |IIHF since = September 26, 2024 | ||
|IIHF ranking = | |IIHF ranking = | ||
|Top league = [[Bahrain Ice Hockey League]] | |Top league = [[Bahrain Ice Hockey League]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===National Teams=== | ===National Teams=== | ||
{{IIHFteams2|Bahrain}} | |||
===Arenas=== | ===Arenas=== | ||
See [[:Category:Arenas in Bahrain]] | See [[:Category:Arenas in Bahrain]] | ||
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==History of hockey in Bahrain== | ==History of hockey in Bahrain== | ||
Bahrain had as many as eight active senior teams in the 1980s. The Bahrain Buds won tournaments in Dubai in 1995 and 1996, and finished in second place in 1994. The Funland Centre is the country's only ice rink. | Bahrain had as many as eight active senior teams in the 1980s. The Bahrain Buds won tournaments in Dubai in 1995 and 1996, and finished in second place in 1994. The Funland Centre is the country's only ice rink. | ||
The [[Bahrain Ice Hockey Federation]] was formed in 2009, and the country joined the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] on September 26, 2024. | |||
The country has a recreational league, sponsored by DHL, known as the [[Bahrain Ice Hockey League]]. It was established in May 2014 and features both native players and expats.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/icehockeybahrain/info?tab=page_info Bahrain Ice Hockey League Facebook page]</ref> | The country has a recreational league, sponsored by DHL, known as the [[Bahrain Ice Hockey League]]. It was established in May 2014 and features both native players and expats.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/icehockeybahrain/info?tab=page_info Bahrain Ice Hockey League Facebook page]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:04, 23 January 2025
| Bahrain | |
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| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,234,571 |
| Registered players | 70 |
| Referees | 4 |
| Rinks | 1 |
| National teams | Men's Women's |
| National federation | Bahrain Ice Hockey Federation |
| IIHF since | September 26, 2024 |
| Top league | Bahrain Ice Hockey League |
Bahrain is a small island country in the Persian Gulf. Manama is the capital and largest city.
Overview
National Teams
Men's · Men's-U20 · Men's-U18 · Women's · Women's-U18
Arenas
See Category:Arenas in Bahrain
Competitions
| Competition | Founded | Folded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Ice Hockey League | 2014 | - | National league |
History of hockey in Bahrain
Bahrain had as many as eight active senior teams in the 1980s. The Bahrain Buds won tournaments in Dubai in 1995 and 1996, and finished in second place in 1994. The Funland Centre is the country's only ice rink.
The Bahrain Ice Hockey Federation was formed in 2009, and the country joined the International Ice Hockey Federation on September 26, 2024.
The country has a recreational league, sponsored by DHL, known as the Bahrain Ice Hockey League. It was established in May 2014 and features both native players and expats.[1]
The Bahraini National Team made its debut on January 8, 2010, playing a friendly game against Kuwait, which they lost 10-3. They participated in the Premier Division of the 2011 Asian Winter Games ice hockey tournament, failing to win a game while being outscored 138-11 in six games. Bahrain later competed at the 2012 Gulf Ice Hockey Championship and the 2014 Desert Cup.
